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Bollam Family History

Bollam Surname Meaning

see Bolam.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Bollam family from?

You can see how Bollam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bollam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bollam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bollam families living in Nevada. This was about 27% of all the recorded Bollam's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Bollam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bollam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bollam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bollam. 100% of Bollam men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Bollam women worked as a Packer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Bollam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bollam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bollam census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 148 immigration records available for the last name Bollam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 95 military records available for the last name Bollam. For the veterans among your Bollam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bollam lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Bollam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bollam in 1951 was 31, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bollam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bollam ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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